St. Clair County Bankruptcy Records
St. Clair County bankruptcy records are maintained by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama. The Eastern Division in Anniston handles cases, with Birmingham also convenient for some residents.
St. Clair County Quick Facts
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for St. Clair County
St. Clair County is in the Eastern Division of the Northern District. The Anniston courthouse is about 30 miles from Ashville. Birmingham is about 35 miles from Pell City, which is another St. Clair County city. So residents have two options for court access.
The court handles Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Chapter 11, and Chapter 12 cases. St. Clair County has a growing population and sees a steady number of bankruptcy filings each year.
| Court Name | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Division | Eastern Division (Anniston) |
| Anniston Address |
Federal Building 1129 Noble Street, Suite 117 Anniston, AL 36201 Phone: (256) 741-1500 |
| Birmingham Address |
1800 Fifth Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 Phone: (205) 714-4000 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | www.alnb.uscourts.gov |
How to Search St. Clair County Bankruptcy Records
PACER is the online system. Register free at pacer.uscourts.gov. Search by name, case number, or last four SSN.
PACER: $0.10/page. $3.00 max per document. Quarterly fees under $30 waived.
PACER Case Locator at pcl.uscourts.gov searches all courts.
McVCIS phone: 1-866-222-8029. Free, 24/7.
Bankruptcy Filing Fees
- Chapter 7: $338
- Chapter 13: $313
- Chapter 11: $1,738
- Chapter 12: $278
Installments available. Fee waivers for low income.
What St. Clair County Bankruptcy Records Include
Files contain petition, schedules, Statement of Financial Affairs, creditor matrix, proofs of claim, trustee reports, and discharge order.
Records are public per 11 U.S.C. Section 107. SSN shows last four only.
The Bankruptcy Administrator
Alabama uses Bankruptcy Administrators. They appoint trustees and run 341 meetings. St. Clair County meetings may be in Anniston or Birmingham.
Contact: (205) 714-4300. Website: www.alnba.uscourts.gov.
Free Access
RECAP at courtlistener.com/recap. Anniston and Birmingham courthouses have free viewing.
Legal Help
Legal Services Alabama: (866) 456-4995. Alabama State Bar: (800) 392-5660.
Pro se forms: uscourts.gov/forms/bankruptcy-forms.
Types of Bankruptcy
Chapter 7: Liquidation. Chapter 13: Payment plan. Chapter 11: Business. Chapter 12: Farmers.